Where the %$()$!! Have I Been?

Um...lost in the Smoky Mountains without internet connection, that's where. Due to the magic of "scheduled posts" it seemed like I was there, babbling on as usual...but I wasn't.

Thanks to everyone for their thoughtful responses to my recent posts...I'm sooo very behind in blog reading, but will make the rounds soon. Now, I need to stretch my aching muscles after a 10+ hour car ride.

Until then: think salamanders. You know what I mean. If not, you will. You will.